Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Hoptale's Destination Guide

Playa del Carmen, or just "Playa" as it is also commonly referred to by locals, is a coastal resort town in Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Approximately 70 km south of Cancún (around 50 min driving), 20 km west of Cozumel, and 65 km from Tulum (around 45 min), it is at the center of the Mayan Riviera and offers a more relaxed atmosphere, smaller boutique lodgings, and a distinct European flavor. (Playa del Carmen Wikitravel)